Christmas is celebrated in some form on every inhabited continent, and while the details vary wildly, a lot of the underlying themes are surprisingly similar: light in the darkness, sharing food, giving gifts, and spending time with people you care … Read More
Santa Claus is the jolly, bearded gift-giver of Christmas Eve, but behind the red suit and flying reindeer is a story that stretches back more than 1,700 years. Let’s unpack who “Santa” really is and how this legendary figure came … Read More
Most of the world celebrates Christmas on December 25. But in many churches and countries you’ll also see Christmas on January 7, January 6, or (in one famous local exception) January 19. The differences aren’t about different stories—they’re mostly about … Read More
